Development Director (Full-Time Position: Berlin, Germany) Skateistan is looking for a new Development Director to join its award-winni...6:58:00 PM

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Development Director (Full-Time Position: Berlin, Germany)

Skateistan is looking for a new Development Director to join its award-winning organization, at the head office in Berlin. The Development Director will lead the organization’s fundraising team, helping to guide and develop a sustainable, long-term, fundraising strategy that enables the organization to meet the needs of thousands of Skateistan students around the world. The new Development Director should have extensive experience and a proven track record in fundraising so they can build upon existing funding relationships as well as cultivate new revenue streams. The Development Director will collaborate closely with the Executive Director, as well as the Communications and Programs teams, to ensure the organization is meeting donor commitments through its innovative educational and sport programs, at its schools in Afghanistan, Cambodia, and South Africa.

The initial contract will be for 12 months with possibility of renewal, and will be based at Skateistan’s head office in Berlin, Germany. Travel to all of Skateistan’s schools in Afghanistan, Cambodia, and South Africa as well as to fundraising events will be required throughout the year.

Collaboration with Deputy Executive Director to strategize how to best meet the organization’s funding needs

Conducting annual visits to the Skateistan schools in Afghanistan, Cambodia and South Africa and meeting with major donors in the respective countries

Oversight and management of Skateistan’s donor database

Maintaining oversight over the organization’s MEL (monitoring, evaluation and learning) system, to ensure it captures the necessary data to demonstrate the impact of Skateistan’s programs and inform organizational decision-making. Also to ensure that Skateistan’s MEL is in line with donor expectations and current standards in the youth development and Sport for Development and Peace (SDP)

4+ years and a proven track record of experience in successful fundraising (through various channels) for organizations with multimillion dollar budgets

4+ years experience in a management role

Experience working with major donors including government agencies, foundations, large corporates and high networth individuals

Experience using donor databases (ideally Salesforce)

Experience in MEL

Bachelor or equivalent in Development Studies, Business or other relevant field

Desired experience

Desired: 2+ years experience in fieldwork for an aid organization

Desired: experience working with youth or peace-building organizations

Skills

Native-level English speaker

Very strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Strong networker and confident public speaker

Persistent

Very comfortable asking for money

Excellent leader

Extremely organized and self-motivated, with excellent time management skills

Must be able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, tasks efficiently

Strong eye for detail and excellent editing skills

Knowledgeable about social media and using emerging digital tools for fundraising

Desired: Proficiency in other languages, especially German

Desired: Background in skateboarding

Other:

EU citizenship or work visa preferred

Willing to work flexible and long hours across various time zones

Comfortable travelling regularly to various locations, including Afghanistan

The Development Director is a full time paid position beginning in February 2017, and includes monthly salary and benefits (paid vacation, medical insurance, work related flights, in-country accommodation).

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV and Cover Letter tojobs@skateistan.orgwith the subject Development Director.